Someone please tell me...
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Topic: Someone please tell me...
Posted By: surfergirl
Subject: Someone please tell me...
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 7:02pm
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that at 5 weeks your hCG was low (result today 2160 - Dr not happy) and you had brown-sish discharge (TMI sorry!) and went on to have a healthy baby...
Or perhaps someone needs to bring me down to earth and confirm my worst fears. Although I'm a firm believer in nature taking its course this is still quite upseting... ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 8:08pm
Oh hun. I have no experience of this but couldn't read and not post. I have heard stories like this that have a happy ending - I will be praying that yours is one of them.
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Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 8:15pm
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I don't have any experience either but wishing you all the best!!
I actually think that there has been a similar thread in here relatively recently but can't remember who/what exactly it was as I don't spend too much time in here. ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 8:47pm
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Esther hun I hope its just bubs slowly getting comfortable!!!
I had a mc at 7w3d. I started bleeding (brown discharge) but only there when I wiped (sorry TMI). Had HCG levels done and they came back as: 7w3d - 6600 7w5d - 8000 8w2d - 8800 8w4d - 9000 8w5d - 6000 (had D&C) Here is a http://www.pregnancy-guidelines.com/hcg-levels_2.html - linky for HCG levels. Its only a guide though so keep that in mind. I am praying for a positive outcome for you ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 8:57pm
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A stand alone hCG level isn't a good indicator of viability, I wish medical professionals would stop making comments like "oh, it's a bit low" coz there is a HUGE variation in what is normal and all it does is freak women out! At any given stage, the important thing is not the levels themselves but that they double every 24-48 hours for the first 6 weeks, then every 48-72 hours until around 10 weeks when they drop to a plateau and stay at that level for the duration.
When I had my first level done with Chiara it was 30-something and the nurse that gave me the result said "it's not very high" and wouldn't tell me the number, I gave her a right lecture once she told me what it was coz it was completely normal for 15dpo! And lil miss was most definitely OK, she's currently screaming her lungs out to prove it! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 9:28pm
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Sorry I've never had my HCG levels checked so I don't know, but brown discharge is nothing to worry about. Are you getting the HCG levels re-checked? ------------- |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 10:54pm
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With this pregnancy at 5w1d my hcg was at 7360...but I was having serial testing too.
I also had brownish discharge up until about a week and a half ago and we have seen a heartbeat on 2 scans now. With my last pregnancy which was a blighted ovum and ended in a d&c (was also doing serial testing), at 5w2d my levels were 1718. As maya said, you really need to get more than one test done as you can tell from my 2 different pregnancies there was a vast difference. Good luck :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 02 September 2008 at 11:00pm
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Yep I agree with Emma! I'd be asking for a scan too if you can. ------------- Our Angel July 08 Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 1:08am
| Oh hun, I'll be praying for you that the levels double over the next couple of days. I too think that's a bit harsh of the doc to say anything about it, until they have a few days worth how do they honestly know? Definitely a good opportunity to get a scan done though as they'll be able to see a heartbeat soon. |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 7:42am
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Oh E, Im hoping like everything everything is going to be ok. My friend had heaps of brown discharge but she now has a healthy bubba, I wouldnt have a clue on hgg levels, but lets just hope that everything.
Thinking of you and am here for you x ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 8:30am
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HI Everyone,
Thanks for your positive vibes, hugs and prayers. Overnight everything *down there* seems to have stopped...so that's good. Feeling a little under the weather today as well which I'm taking as a good sign. Next blood test Thursday. I'm really just hoping i have my dates wrong and that i'm not as preganant as I thought I was, this would explain the low hCG. Anyhow, just sitting here letting nature take its course! Thanks again! ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 8:54am
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Is there any chance you can get your blood test done earlier? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 10:05am
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My levels this pregnancy was low according to the nurses at my Docs office...Doc didnt seem tooo worried! As long at it went up with every test.
I also started to have brownish blood around the same time and I am 26 weeks today! So dont worry about the first result, it could be that you are not yet 5 weeks but only 3 or 2 even. Wait and see what the result of the next bloods are...if it is going up then its all good! Best of luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 10:15am
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Ah E, I replied on your blog but have to say here too that brownish discharge isn't unusual and your levels aren't that low. Wait until you have the next blood test to compare with before freaking.
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Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 10:29am
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It's back!
So, I've bitten the bullet and gone to the Drs and requested another blood test. Results at 2pm ish today. I just really want to know either way... ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 10:36am
STICK BABY STICK!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: becky
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 11:41am
Hey sufergirl I never got my HCG levels done but I did have brown discharge on and off for about two weeks. I got a scan done at 6w1d because my nausea had gone also. I saw a heartbeat and two days later my vomiting was back. My bubs is fine as you can see and will be arriving next week. Fingers crossed for you ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 2:48pm
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Hey E, any news yet? Hoping all is well.
Just read your blog - I have a tendency towards an incompetent cervix (bicornuate - somewhat heart-shaped) but didn't have any issues until later on. I hope if you do have issues that it is later on in pregnancy and they can be easily managed. They're really good at monitoring and managing things like that. Anyway, hugs hun! Hope all is OK for you and wee bubs! |
Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 3:10pm
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OK - update...levels today are 3,450 which is up, but not double.
Nurse at the surgery said come back Friday for some more...but certainly no wine tonight! She thinks that the fact it's early days and that 1st lot were taken late monday night and these ones were early this morning that it's not bad news...but...well, you know... Legs crossed!!! ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 4:11pm
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Mine surely didnt dbl either I think from memory it was going up by like a 1000 every second day. I will try and find the chart that the labs use in NZ that actually shows how much it should go up by for it to be normal!
Looks good so far so stay relaxed!! I think its good news!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 4:17pm
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www.dml.co.nz/downloads/1273_handbook.pdf and scroll to page 261
Found it!! Copy above and check out the Graph on page 261 and see if it on the line...if yes then you and bub are fine! ETA - Just put your numbers in and you are aligned perfectly for your dates!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 4:39pm
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Thanks for that Roksana - where do people like you know where to find this stuff..??
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 4:46pm
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She's the crazy I was talking about. haaaaaahahahah (Just kidding Roksana )
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 03 September 2008 at 9:43pm
Esther thats great news hun  ------------- Our Angel July 08 Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 8:31am
How does this chart align you perfectly to your dates?? I used this chart to graph this pregnancy for 3 weeks, but don't know what your meaning. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Roksana wrote:Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 8:47am
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I think what she's saying is that my dates (I thought I was 5 weeks on Monday) show that I pretty much sit on the 50th percentile. so at 5 weeks my reading was 2167, then 1.5 days later it was 3450, which follows the line. Spoke with Dr again this morning and he said come in again Friday, and he wants numbers between 5-7000.
So once again a waiting game! Hope that I got that explaination right Roksana and that it makes sense Nefertiti. ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 9:26am
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Its just that I used that chart and it doesn't always go accurately with the line, so I dont agree when she says it aligned perfectly with your dates. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 10:51am
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Yah E, go with what your doctor says they know best :)
EVERYTHING crossed for you for Friday x Ps/ That was one hell of a strong BFP surely that means its a sticker! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 11:07am
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I am sure your numbers will be that high next time...
Fingers Crossed! Nefertiti - Hmmm.....Not sure how you are looking at it..but I just used my eyes for Her and it seems along the 50% line...so looks good to me!! As for it being on the line exactly...I doubt that it will happen as the scale on the graph is not perfectly set up but gives you a idea of where it should be...and its good enough for me. Like I said....I was in the same boat when my numbers didnt dbl every second day and I started to panic when another MUM on here gave us this graph and I used it to see where I was at and I was 50% and I am 26 + weeks now. Nikki - HA HA ...Thanks!! LOL  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: KJCOLE
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 11:28am
| Hi. Never done this before. I had brown staining at 5 weeks. Didn't get any checks done then but at 6.5 weeks had red blood, levels about 5000 and no observable fetal pole, heartbeat etc, levels increased but didn't double over 3 days. My son is now a nearly 12 kg 17 month old. Don't lose hope until all tests are done. |
Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 12:32pm
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Thanks Joy! (the user name is very apt!) ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 8:14pm
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Hi surfergirl. I had several blood tests to check my hcg levels during the first trimester because I had continuous bleeding - started with pink/brown spotting which gradually turned into heavy red bleeding, which didn't stop until 16 weeks. My blood tests were spaced 2 or 3 days apart to check that the levels were increasing. They don't necessarily have to double, just as long as the numbers keep going up. I'm sure your next bloods will come back with a higher hcg level - fingers crossed ------------- 
Missed MC July 2011
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Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 05 September 2008 at 3:35pm
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Just in case anyone is still following this....
Today's result is 5441, which is in the range the Dr was hoping for. So that is great news and will result in a much more relaxed weekend! ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 05 September 2008 at 3:36pm
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Yay! So glad it's good news for you! I hope you get to relax and enjoy your pregnancy with no more scares. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 05 September 2008 at 3:37pm
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Yah! I so *knew* it!
Congratulations x ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |